About Exit-Ready
Exit-Ready brings together experienced business advisors who understand what it takes to build, grow, strengthen and transition a business. We work collaboratively with business owners to build greater value, resilience and transferability—so they are prepared for whatever comes next.
Our Philosophy
We believe the businesses with the most options are the ones that started preparing before they have to.
Our approach combines decades of real-world business and advisory experience with a structured, collaborative process that turns insight into action.
Because becoming Exit-Ready isn’t about predicting the future—it’s about building a stronger business today and creating more choices for tomorrow.
Who We Are
We are a team of experienced, qualified business advisors who bring together expertise in business strategy, exit and succession planning, leadership development, and organizational design and development for family-owned and founder-led businesses. Our collaborative, integrated approach helps you understand where your business stands today, identify what matters most, and take practical action to strengthen its value, resilience and Exit-Readiness.
Our team includes Family Enterprise Advisors, Certified Exit Planning Advisors, Certified Management Consultants, and Certified Executive Coaches—bringing professional expertise and real-world experience to every engagement in a practical, outcomes-oriented approach.
We work with owners of founder-led, family-owned and growing businesses who want to strengthen what they’ve built and prepare for the future—long before a transition needs to happen. Whether that eventually means a sale, succession, investment, leadership transition or continuing to grow, we help you build greater value, resilience and choice.
Who We Work With
Meet the Team
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James Grieve
FOUNDER
With a practical, people-focused approach to business, James brings decades of experience in strategy, customer experience and business development.He believes the best strategies are the ones that get put into action and make a lasting difference.
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Tim Kist
FOUNDER
With a sharp eye for strategy and a passion for helping leaders think differently, Tim brings decades of experience in corporate leadership, marketing and business growth.He believes a plan only matters when people know how to make it happen.
